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to Andrew Johnson re: introduction and pledge of loyalty for son Miller

Asks Johnson to assist his son in finding honest work. "He was in command of the 38th Ga Reg at Antietam where he fell after 6 hours fighting ... He was pardoned by the President [Lincoln]."

GLC02691.09

[Humphrey Campaign Materials and essay, "An Indian In Spite of Myself"] [Decimalized .01- .19]

This collection consists of 19 items primarly concerning the Hubert Humphrey 1968 campaign. There are five newsletters from the 1968 Hubert Humphrey campaign. Six campaign press releases concerning Humphrey's views and promoting him for President...

GLC09565

to Benjamin F. Butler

Thanks Butler, who in 1815 defended Jackson's actions at New Orleans. Says that no matter how the Senate rules he knows the measures he took were necessary and that "I acted in the defence of New Orleans with the purest principles of a patriot."...

GLC05271

to mother

Describes the damage done by union bombardment and subsequent fires. Hopes to dispose of his stock in auction. Wants to be home for Christmas.

GLC04662.114

to Mary Blackman

Writes to his mother about the war being just about over. "...the Jonnes [Johnnies] keep coming in hear every day ...pitch on them and kill some and drive them of if it wasnt for the soldiers bing hear the Jonnes would not stand much chance..."...

GLC02159.19